While there are many potential causes of a motorcycle crash, they all have common factors. Find out how to protect yourself as a biker and what to do if you are injured due to the negligence of another driver from Los Angeles motorcycle collision law firm.

You might be a pro rider when the sun's out, but how do you handle biking in bad weather? Learn to handle harsh conditions on your bike with these motorcycle safety tips.

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In California, the rain comes in the winter and spring. This makes it difficult for any motor vehicle but, especially for motorcycles. This blog provides some great tips on navigating a bike in bad weather including the following:

Take it easy on your brakes and throttle

Align your bike with tire tracks left by cars (the road is a little dryer there)

Wet weather proof your gear (e.g. putting Rain-X or a similar water repellent on your helmet visor can make a big difference for visibility).

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There are a few things that it will take you a few months to learn once you finally get your motorcycle and you start riding regularly. If you are lucky you will have a riding mentor with some experience help guide you and tell you some of these tips, but if you don’t then feel free to study this guide. This is a lot to remember at first so when I started riding I would only concentrate on doing one thing really well for the whole ride, like looking through the turn for example. Eventually this becomes automatic and you can concentrate on building other good habits.

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This is great resource article for beginning motorcyclists. Operating a motorbike is much different than driving a car in so many ways. This article stresses some of those differences, which are a part of many beginning riding courses. In my opinion as a lawyer that represents bikers injured in motor vehicle collisions, every person should take a thorough motorcycle safety course prior to taking the highway on two wheels!

While All terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a lot of fun, like any other product, they can be subject to manufacturing defects. Such appears to be the case on the Arctic Cat models here. Anyone owning one of these should have them inspected and repaired to avoid injury.

an article by RI Car Accident lawyer David Slepkow 401-437-1100excerpt:

The nation and State of Rhode Island pays a high price for the loss of human life, severe injuries and property damage caused by motor vehicle accidents involving speeding. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) indicates that more than 10,000 lives were lost in 2012 from speed-related accidents. This number represents an increase in total deaths associated with speeding on the nation’s roadways in previous years.

State laws in RI require that every driver observe and obey the street’s posted speed limit. On streets without posted speed limit signs, the motorist is expected to operate their vehicle at a reasonable, safe speed, which is typically set by the town, city, municipality or state.

Driving at excessive speeds in Rhode Island in congested areas can be especially dangerous. This is because motorists operating their vehicle in tight or congested areas in providence often do not have ample space to correct any mistakes without causing a collision with objects and other vehicles. Driving at accelerated speeds on straightaways or when changing lanes, can easily cause a speed related accident.

I have compiled a list of content we drafted or shared on motorcycle injury law and safety. | Motorcycle Accidents Result in Injury, Helmets Aren't Enough: The Prevalence of Spine Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents, Proper Gear and Training: Necessities for New Riders, When Motorcycles Drive Between Cars, Perfect Storm for Catastrophe: Motorcycles and Distracted Driving, Continued Debate Over the use of Safety Helmets, The Importance of Safety Helmets In Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and Been In a Motorcycle accident? Don't Be a Victim of Poor Insurance Coverage!

Perhaps no corners strike greater fear in the hearts of motorcyclists than decreasing radius corners.

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Cornering on a motorcycle can be one of the trickiest maneuvers and wiping out is all too common when your hugging the curve. These are some great tips from a safety blog on Motorcycles.com. Ride Safe!

The Fourth of July is one of the best holidays of the year for bikers. The weather is warm and many are ready to ride. We should all take note of these statistics from Progressive Insurance, though, which tend to show that Independence Day Weekend May be one of the most dangerous times for motorcycle riders.

Sgt. Andrew P. Rodriguez rides a 2007 Yamaha R6 during the Advanced Rider Track Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 13, 2014. ARTD is a course designed to help motorcycle riders hone skills essential for maintaining motorcycle...

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Military personnel tend to enjoy riding motorcycles as much or more than just about any other demographic. Motorcycles provide low cost transportation and can be a great benefit to a member of the armed forces. Courses like this one should be provided more often!

A helmeted motorcycle rider on a powerful red-and-black racing bike weaved skillfully between cars on the congested Harbor Freeway, alert for any sign that a driver might change lanes and wipe him (Page 2 of 3)...

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Of all the bikers in the U.S., the ones that commute day in and day out to work and home in large urban areas like Los Angeles are at most risk for injury related crashes and fatalities. This L.A. Times piece explores various aspects of bikers in Southern California who are willing to take the risk of a crash for the freedom of the ride.

Youth riding motorcycles is dangerous and they are involved in most of the accidents that involve alcohol.

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No doubt from these statistics that alcohol related traffic collisions are much more common than they should be for motorcycle riders. This is especially true for younger riders. Don't drink and ride! It could be fatal!

A motorcycle accident video posted on the anniversary of the crash shows a first person view of the rider suffering a motorcycle crash at 140 MPH… and he

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Up close and personal look at a motorcycle crash at a high rate of speed. This type of footage shows the importance of paying attention to your surroundings including the location of other vehicles while you are riding your bike. It also shows the that one piece of safety equipment is crucial: The motorcycle helmet!

Far too many motorcycle accidents every year happen after dark. Lack of visibility is THE number one cause of biker mishaps and traveling on a motorbike at night decreases the chances of being seen. If you are a biker who uses your cycle to commute at all hours in urban areas like Los Angeles, read how to protect yourself from a nighttime crash.

California is the only state where motorcyclists are allowed to cruise between lanes of cars, but an effort to legalize so-called lane-splitting in other states is gathering momentum.

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California is currently the only state where splitting lanes on a motorcycle on a surface street or freeway is not illegal. That may soon change as several other jurisdictions are not considering allowing bikers to split lanes. As a motorcycle accident attorney in Los Angeles, I have mixed feelings about this practice and I have explained what CA law really says and doesn't say on this issue in my blog post here .

The investigation of a fatal four-vehicle crash stopped traffic in both directions on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass for several hours overnight.

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Unfortunately, given the volume of traffic, number of lanes and speed of vehicles, these "chain reaction" type crashes are not uncommon on our Los Angeles freeways. This one started with one vehicle losing control, striking another, a third swerving to avoid debris and hitting a motorcycle rider. The biker was ejected from his motorcycle. He was later pronounced dead. There was probably nothing the motorcycle rider could have done in this instance except ride toward either side of the freeway, giving himself and "out" in the emergency lane. The lega fault of this incident originates with the driver who lost control but, unsafe speed or overreaction resulting in an unsafe lane change could have been contributing factors on the part of the motor vehicle operators. Our condolences to the family of this motorcycle rider!

For more information on speed related motorcycle crashes and what California law provides for the legal protection of riders click here .

The Washington Department of Licensing is raising awareness in terms of road safety. It’s mainly focused on ways of driving alongside with motorcyclists.

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More states should use their resources to raise awareness of motorcycle safety. This is an interesting video showing perspective of automotive drivers and motorcyclists. The number one cause of motorcycle crashes is lack of visibility or diligence in looking out for bikers.

The Washington Department of Licensing is raising awareness in terms of road safety. It’s mainly focused on ways of driving alongside with motorcyclists.

A nice concept and quite educational, the video is showing a teenage boy driving a car and sharing the road with a motorcycle driver. It elaborates a bit on common mistakes car drivers make, and clears a lot of prejudice about motorcyclists. Thus, motorcycle being a different vehicle than a car, it has its advantages and disadvantages. A lot of myths about motorcycle driving are explained and a lot of ways are shown in order to keep you safe on the road, whether you are a car driver or a motorcycle driver. The video nicely packed brings a new perspective to motorcycle driving.

Mike Tyson assisted a man who was involved in a bad motorcycle accident on his way to Las Vegas.

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Just goes to show that we can all lend a hand to people in need. Motorcycle accidents are common this time of year especially in warm weather climates like Las Vegas. Nice to see "Iron Mike" lending a hand by calling paramedics and staying with the victim until they arrived.

Somewhat inspired by a fresh rider who told me how some of my guides helped him the first time he rode on the street all by himself, I thought summing up some of the most common mistakes fellows who are new to the motorcycling world make could be at least as helpful.

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Some great tips here for new motorcycle riders including:

Get proper training and get licensed;

Don't buy a bike with more power than you can handle;

Never assume that "all eyes are on you";

Don't try to do too much, too soon;

Don't ride with passengers or in a large group of other bikers until you know how to ride well;

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The ATV Safety Institute, the Right Rider Access Fund and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Dirt Bike School encourage kids to enter the "Do the Ride Thing Video Contest.”

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While there are hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts in the U.S. including California, ATV riders also number in the thousands. There are many parts of the Golden State including the deserts where four-wheeler riders love to go on the weekends or during summer and other vacation times to ride and feel free. It is important to keep safety in mind when out on any all-terrain-vehicle and this article provides some great tips in that regard.

Good tips here on improving motorcycle riding techniques. Tips range from practicing braking to shifting gears. The article notes that even experienced riders with new bikes or who have been "hibernating" for the winter should do a little practice in a parking lot or other similar structure before hitting the road "at full speed".

Learn the motorcycle basics. Take a motorcycle lesson. And start riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

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So it's summer time and you want to ride a motorcycle. No problem. Just go down to the dealership, slap down some money and ride out, right!?! Not a great plan if you ask any motorcycle safety expert or even if you ask the biker retailer. "Motorcycle Boot Camp" and other new rider programs offered by Harley Davidson are a great way for new riders to how to reduce the chance of motorcycle accidents and injuries and a great marketing tool for Harley.

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